Originally Posted By jvm:
The carbon is at the back of the recess where the bolt fits, not on the sides.

Well, you could get some CLP on the surface and just let it soak, then hit it with the cleaning rag, but I've never been concerned with that spot.

The small end of the GP brush.

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I soak the entire carrier in CLP while I am cleaning the rest of the gun. That allows it to soak in the CLP for a while and it helps loosen up the grime. Then I scrub it with a nylon brush. If there is some stubborn build up, I will use my CAT M4 tool to scrape at it, but I cover the tool with a patch or two so that it is not metal on metal.

Member here for over 8 years, 1,600 posts......and you don't know how to clean a bolt carrier? I don't know if you were trying to be funny, but asking if a screwdriver was the right tool to use.....really?

Originally Posted By devinsdad:Member here for over 8 years, 1,600 posts......and you don't know how to clean a bolt carrier? I don't know if you were trying to be funny, but asking if a screwdriver was the right tool to use.....really?

I think he meant the actual upper and a tight spot in there. Not the BCG itself...

Originally Posted By devinsdad:Member here for over 8 years, 1,600 posts......and you don't know how to clean a bolt carrier? I don't know if you were trying to be funny, but asking if a screwdriver was the right tool to use.....really?

I think he meant the actual upper and a tight spot in there. Not the BCG itself...

Take a gallon of de-oderized mineral spirits and mix in one quart of synthetic motor oil. I use this as a soak for part, does a great job soaking off carbon. Swish it around once in a while and use your nylon brush. When you are done, take the parts out and let them air dry. When the DMS evaporates you will have a nice thin layer of the synthetic motor oil.
Obviously this only works if you have time to let stuff soak for days or a week... If this is your HD weapon, then you may need to borrow your spare BCG while this one is in the bath.... or limit your soak time to a couple of hours...

There is a thread on this about once a year.....

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Clean what you can with a Q tip its self limiting keep it lubed well and only so much carbon will build on the rear of the carrier or tail of the bolt.Just regualrly clean when not shooting.More damage can be done from over cleaning and improvised scrapers than anything else.

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